Finance Manager

Job Purpose & Objectives

As the Finance Manager for BBVA’s Japan business operations, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of finance, regulatory reporting (including daily CAR calculation), and tax return filing for both BBVA Bank Tokyo Branch and Japan Securities subsidiary in Japan. This is a critical control role requiring strong attention to detail, discipline in execution, and sound judgment. You will work closely with regional teams in Asia and global functions in Madrid to ensure full compliance with BBVA’s internal standards and Japan’s regulatory requirements.

This is a hands-on position suited for a reliable and experienced professional who can manage both day-to-day operations and ad hoc situations and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Finance

• Maintain accurate books and records in compliance with Japanese GAAP and BBVA’s internal accounting policies
• Oversee local month-end and year-end closings, ensuring deadlines are met with zero tolerance for error
• Coordinate with external tax accountants and statutory auditors for local filings and audit processes
• Prepare and submit regulatory returns to Japanese regulatory authorities
• Support budget planning, cost tracking, and internal financial reporting for BBVA Japan management
• Act as liaison with global and regional Finance functions for reporting, controls, and audits

Qualification & Experience

• University degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline
• At least 5-8 years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally within a foreign financial institution in Japan
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA Japan or international equivalent) is a plus
• Experience working with external payroll and accounting vendors is a plus
• Native-level Japanese and business-level English are both required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong familiarity with Japanese accounting and tax
• Knowledge and experience in Japanese regulatory frameworks for financial institutions is a plus, but not essential as far as the candidate is ready to learn

Other Skills (e.g. Interpersonal, Communication etc)

• Interpersonal and communication skills are essential
• Open minded to working with AI

About BBVA

• BBVA is one of the largest and strongest financial institutions in Europe. It enjoys a dominant position in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries and has an ambitious strategy to expand its presence in Asia
• At BBVA, one can combine the challenges and high profile work of a large financial institution with the opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and competitive environment.